Boy shot in Antioch, Thursday morning

By Corporal J McMurry, Antioch Police Field Services Bureau

On Thursday, July 3, 2014 at 11:15 AM, Antioch Police Officers responded to a 911 call reporting a person had been shot in the 800 Block of I Street. When Officers arrived on scene they located the victim suffering from a single gunshot wound to the lower chest area.

The victim was awake and alert when medical personnel arrived on scene. The victim was taken to a regional medical center for treatment. There were no other victims located at the scene. The suspect(s) was(were) not located.

Officers are following up on several leads that have been developed. The victim’s injuries are non-life threatening and he is expected to survive.

If anyone has information that is related to this case, they can call the Antioch Police Department’s non-emergency line at (925) 778-2441. You may also text a tip to 274637 (CRIMES) using key word ANTIOCH.